Shaibu lives in Densz village with his mom, dad, two younger brothers, and three younger sisters, who are all in primary school. His dad supports the family working as a secretary in a private hospital. Shaibu enjoys playing football (soccer) as a midfielder.

Shaibu has excellent grades and his strength is math and English. Biology is a challenge for him due to lack of books to study with. He also has to walk to school as having consistent money for transportation is rare. His future goal is to go to medical college to become a doctor.

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The Good Soil Partners staff has spent a lot of time with Shaibu while handing out school supplies for other GSP scholars. He is so charismatic and it is clear that he loves life – he is always laughing and having a good time! He is a real pleasure to be around.

He enjoys school and said he is putting in a lot of effort into his studies despite the blackouts. With the blackouts in Malawi happening more frequently, it makes it harder for the students to study at night. Despite this setback, Shaibu reports that he is doing well this term and he really wants to beat his scores from last term!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will I sponsor the same student?

Length of sponsorship for a student is your choice. We are thankful for the donations we receive. Good Soil Partners would be grateful to receive sponsorship of a student that follows her/him through their education either in secondary or college/higher education.  It would be great if you could help a child from their teenage years all the way through to them being productive adults thriving and helping the future of Malawi succeed.

What does my donation go toward?

Your donation will go toward student tuition, we support children in Secondary (High) Schools, in National Schools and Colleges. All of these students were chosen based on their high academic abilities, passing government exams and an application process completed by Good Soil Partners Board of Directors and local advisory person. The costs involved for each student ranges based on their particular circumstances, some of the things we provide are; tuition, room and board, food, school supplies and fees, school uniforms, computer, leadership training, as well as career & development opportunities.

Are other people sponsoring the same child?

People may be sponsoring the same child depending on your total donation and the cost of the students school and examination fees, school supplies, school uniforms and basic needs of secondary students. College students may also have more than one sponsor due to cost of tuition fees, stipend for boarding and food, writing materials and a computer.

Will my sponsored child write to me?

If you choose to sponsor a student, you will receive updates on a quarterly basis from the website.

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How Does Sponsoring a Student Work?

We’ve Made It as Simple as 1, 2, 3

Sponsor a Student

1. Select a Student

On our Sponsorship page, you’ll find a list of current students who are available for sponsorship and their photographs. You can view all the student photos or use the menu selection tools to narrow your selection based on gender, birth month, school level, or career path. Then all you need to do is select a student to sponsor.

All of our students have a great need for support. We have a waiting list of students seeking sponsorship. Help us support these students and change their lives forever.

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2. Choose How Many "Seeds" to Donate

Once you have selected a student to sponsor, we ask you to choose the number of seeds to donate. We call this “Planting the Seeds of Hope.” Each seed is a $25 per month commitment. Your seed donation helps with student fees, school supplies, living expenses, food, housing, and general expenses for your student. You can choose to sponsor of a student in full or at any seed level. It’s your choice.

 

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3. Receive Updates About Your Student

As a sponsor, you will receive an automatic update every three months on the progress of your student. You will hear from the student first-hand on what he or she is doing, how school work is going, and what activities he or she is involved in. You will see how your support is helping the student succeed and changing the trajectory of his or her life.

Good Soil Sponsored Students
Good Soil Student
Thank you for the difference you are making in Malawi
Rachel K.
Good Soil Partner Student
I realize I have a big role to play to support myself and my family in the future.
Saidi S.
Good Soil Partner Student